origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]
DR. H. BARNSBY. (Dessert, 1913.) 8.1.
Double type; medium; late. An evenly colored, globular flower of dark old-rose or light purplish crimson; fairly fragrant. Upright, floriferous plant, with very strong stems and good foliage.
A late red peony of value for garden decoration, but the color is most objectionable to those who dislike magenta tones.
DR. H. BARNSBY (Dessert, 1913) - Double - Rose - Late. Fairly fragrant. Medium. An evenly colored, globular flower of dark old-rose or light purplish crimson. Upright, floriferous plant, with very strong stems and good foliage. A late red peony of value for garden decorations, but the color is most objectionable to those who dislike magenta tones. M.
Dr. H. B. Barnsby (Dessert 1913), brilliant maroon-purple. A fine late flowering variety,
Rivière (1995):
'Docteur Barnsby' /Dessert & Méchin/1913
Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed (THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU) INDEX PLANTARUM : Paeonia 'Dr. H. Barnsby' Dessert 1913
